This initiative aims to address critical labor shortages in Yukon and allow skilled workers to continue contributing to the local economy.
The federal government of Canada has partnered with the Government of Yukon to support temporary workers in the territory by providing them with a clear pathway to permanent residency through the Yukon Nominee Program. The program will issue new work permits to up to 215 temporary workers identified and supported by the Government of Yukon, who are expected to transition to permanent residence in 2025 and 2026.
The Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Marc Miller, emphasized that this measure is part of a broader effort to collaborate with provinces and territories to spread the benefits of immigration across the country. The agreement has been praised by Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai and Member of Parliament Brendan Hanley, who highlighted the positive impact of retaining skilled workers in Yukon and supporting the local economy and population growth. The program is part of the broader Provincial and Territorial Nominee Program, which accounted for 23% of all permanent resident admissions in 2023 and represented nearly 40% of planned economic admissions.
Additionally, in 2023, nearly 157,000 people transitioned from worker status to permanent residence nationally. The initiative demonstrates the federal government's commitment to strengthening the social and economic fabric of communities in the North and across Canada.
The program is part of a collaborative approach to immigration and is open to other provinces and territories that need to retain their skilled workers. The announcement is part of a broader effort by the federal government to work with provinces and territories to achieve shared economic immigration objectives. For more information on how to apply for the temporary resident to permanent resident pathway, individuals can refer to the Temporary Public Policies provided by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. For media inquiries, contacts for the Director of Communications and Media Relations at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada are also provided.
Source: IRCC Newsroom